DUELMASTERS NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/03/2004 Duedate: 03/16/2004
DAL SHANG ARENA
DM-65 TURN-312
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
WHATCHAMACALLIT
BUENO FER NADA (707)
(65-6507) [10-1-0,142]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
WHATCHAMACALLIT THE PROFESSOR
BUENO FER NADA (707) CARD SHARKS (712)
(65-6507) [10-1-0,142] (65-6550) [4-4-1,32]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
JEANINE KOREEN
TOO GOOD FOR ME (600) REFUGEES (377)
(65-6467) [17-20-1,92] (65-6490) [16-14-1,64]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
REFUGEES (377)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. REFUGEES (377) 36
2. SAND DANCERS (233) 28 BUENO FER NADA (707)
3. BUENO FER NADA (707) 13 Unchartered Team
4. PARANOIA (702) 4
5. CARD SHARKS (712) 2 CARD SHARKS (712)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1- 1*LEGION IV (595) 6 0 0 100 1/ 1 REFUGEES (377) 7 5 0
2/ 3 BUENO FER NADA (707) 20 5 0 80.0 2/ 2 SAND DANCERS (233) 7 8 0
3- 4*OZ 3 (554) 8 3 0 72.7 3/ 3 BUENO FER NADA (707) 4 2 0
4/ 5 TOO GOOD FOR ME (600) 115 87 4 56.9 4- 6*LEGION IV (595) 2 0 0
5/ 7 PARANOIA (702) 44 43 8 50.6 5/ 4*CARD SHARKS (712) 2 1 0
6/ 6*CARD SHARKS (712) 6 6 2 50.0 6/ 7 TOO GOOD FOR ME (600) 2 3 0
7/ 8 REFUGEES (377) 300 366 8 45.0 7- 5*OZ 3 (554) 1 0 0
8/ 9 SAND DANCERS (233) 590 765 12 43.5 8/ 8 PARANOIA (702) 1 4 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Me again, still on top...but will that last? I see Methadone climbing fast, perhaps
to make a bid for my position? Should be an interesting match and I'm not at all
confident of a win with only an exp Init, adex Parry. Thanks to Murgon I've gotten
my adex Decise (thanks slowpoke!), perhaps that will make a difference as well. I'm
betting it will come down to whomever swings first. When we last met he was only 6-
2-0 (6 fights ago for me) and I did all the swinging but he out-learned me 5 to 1 and
that's a lot of potential skills after 7 fights.... I do hope that if there is a new
Duelmaster next turn he will have the good grace to say a few words to the masses.
Time to get back to the training hall. See you soon?
Whatchamacallit
SPY REPORT
Hail DAL SHANG! Warriors of the arena, prepare to be praised and blamed for
your deeds. The SAND DANCERS guild has had a 4-1-0 turn and deserves to be watched
in the future. You never know where this kind of thing can lead. And let's see,
KONGA DILLI fought CAPTIAN LENSAR and gained 15 points and contributed to REFUGEES'
3-1-0. DURVAN has lost to SWEET ANELLA, falling 9 points, while helping make SAND
DANCERS a 4-1-0 turn. JEANINE challenged for the Duelmastership this turn,
attempting to dethrone BUENO FER NADA's warrior. Defending his title for another
turn, WHATCHAMACALLIT kept TOO GOOD FOR ME's warrior, JEANINE, from claiming the
throne. Can someone confirm a rumor for me? I hear the top team makes their losing
fighters do dishes at The Blazing Unicorn until they win. Maybe?
Oriental wise man once say, 'Hiding behind shields prevents proper sun tanning.'
Inscrutable, but true. I also notice that the OZ 3 stable was the most avoided team
this turn. Come on DAL SHANG, what are you afraid of? And avoiding OZ 3 more than
any other team we find CARD SHARKS. DAL SHANG, are we going to accept, or respect
this sort of thing? The most challenged warrior this turn was BUENO FER NADA's
warrior DOOHICKEY. More fighters challenged him than challenged the Duelmaster! In
a brave attempt, THE PROFESSOR from CARD SHARKS challenged up 22 points to fight
DOOHICKEY from the BUENO FER NADA stable. THE PROFESSOR perhaps got his just
desserts, seeing as he was overcame by DOOHICKEY and ended up with 32 recognition
points.
The Dark Arena is for those who cannot win, not who cannot lose with grace.
Dignity in life or death is the warrior's creed. We'd like to remind certain teams
not to rob the graves of their enemies. You know who you are; and it's considered
rude.
Thought for the day, a new sword shines bright, but the notched sword sings the
sweetest. Always good to rest in DAL SHANG, but never good to wear out my welcome.
Look for me in future turns. Until you see my quill in DAL SHANG again, farewell--
Alarond the Scribe
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
WHATCHAMACALLIT 6507 10 1 0 142 BUENO FER NADA (707)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-METHADONE 6394 12 4 0 102 PARANOIA (702)
MURGON 6477 16 19 1 94 REFUGEES (377)
JEANINE 6467 17 20 1 92 TOO GOOD FOR ME (600)
JESSE TAVAN 6514 14 8 0 91 SAND DANCERS (233)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-HORRID 6385 6 0 0 89 LEGION IV (595)
KONGA DILLI 6519 11 8 0 87 REFUGEES (377)
-AUGUSTUS HILL 5024 5 1 0 85 OZ 3 (554)
MING THE TERRIBLE 6482 18 14 0 72 SAND DANCERS (233)
DURVAN 6491 15 15 1 67 SAND DANCERS (233)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
KOREEN 6490 16 14 1 64 REFUGEES (377)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DOOHICKEY 6504 6 4 0 54 BUENO FER NADA (707)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DILYS TYL KOGAN 6515 10 10 0 51 SAND DANCERS (233)
-GIZMO 6502 4 0 0 47 BUENO FER NADA (707)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
THE PROFESSOR 6550 4 4 1 32 CARD SHARKS (712)
-MCMANUS 5027 3 2 0 32 OZ 3 (554)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554 4 4 0 23 REFUGEES (377)
-BACKLASH 6518 1 1 0 20 TOO GOOD FOR ME (600)
-THE PERFECT PLAYER 6552 1 0 1 16 CARD SHARKS (712)
-DEVILFISH 6551 1 0 0 15 CARD SHARKS (712)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
POP 6573 0 1 0 PARANOIA 702 SERPENT SLAYER 27 312 NONE
IGGY 6572 0 1 0 PARANOIA 702 STONESHATTER 18 312 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
Marden Voss -- I'm glad you noticed! I hate if when I bother getting close to men
and they don't even notice. Next time perhaps I could distract you enough to let me
win. -- Jeanine
Jeanine -- Yes, yes, we've gone into that. I agree that you're too good for me. --
Durvan
Doohickey -- Ha! And also, Ho! Take that, you whatsit. -- Ming the Truly Terrible
Methadone -- Peculiar that it should be this unflattering fight that is topped by my
Invitation to the Isle. I'm not GOING, of course, but it's always a pleasure to be
invited. -- Marden Voss
P.S. EPEE? I have a deftness of nine, I can't USE an epee!
It isn't every standby who can teach me two skills. -- Jesse Tavan
I hate fights like that. -- Dilys tyl Kogan
The Professor -- You shoulda taught me more! -- Churro the Spike
Whatchamacallit -- I hate you. -- Murgon
P.S. But that should bring your skill learning curve back up.
Horrid -- I'll drink to that! -- Koreen
Frankly, I was looking for a Toad, not a standby. Aren't there any Toads out there
today? -- Konga Dilli
25 February 2004
Readers, and especially those who volunteered warriors -- My apologies for the sudden
lack of episodes. I've been sick, but expect to be back at the keyboard soon. -- the
Scribe
3 March 2004
MONGO'S MARDI GRAS MADNESS DUELMASTERS AUCTION
Mongo, aka Matt McIntosh and ex-Warden of the Dark Circle, is auctioning off his
entire collection of Duelmasters warriors and stables. Don't miss out on this chance
to own some fantastic warriors! There are ADM warriors available in every class from
Primus to Freshmen, as well as over a dozen Basic stables.
Does a Slasher with +4 attack, +4 decisiveness, +3 initiative and +2 riposte
sound good? How about a Lunger who received the benefit of a TC prize, has TVed
three times after graduating--and still hasn't maxed out his skills!? How about a
Striker in the Freshmen class who has decisiveness for a favorite learn and the MAUL
for a favorite weapon!?
Or perhaps you prefer playing in Basic. Then how does a stable with four Adept
class warriors who have a combined record of 41-19-9 sound? Or maybe a stable with
three 21-Will warriors? Or perhaps a stable with four Initiates and a Rookie who
have a combined record of 23-6-1?
The quality of the lots is excellent. All you need to view and bid on the lots
is go to:
http://members.aol.com/jvmerlino/mardigras.html
If you want to be on the mailing list to receive regular updates on the auction,
just send an e-mail to JVMerlino@aol.com. Merlin, aka John Merlino and also an ex-
Warden of the Dark Circle, will be running this auction for me. I just moved to New
Orleans and am likely currently stumbling around the French Quarter...because it's
Mardi Gras! So I have named my auction in honor of this occasion.
The auction will start on Saturday, March 13th, 2004, and will continue for
several weeks. But you should get your bids in early if you want your best chance at
owning any of these fantastic warriors and stables.
Many thanks to all for your interest and your bids,
Mongo
5 March 2004
Style Masters Symposium
Hosted by Hammer
The years have slipped by and many DM Managers have come and gone since the last
Hammer's Handbook was compiled and printed.
There is now a stirring within me to begin writing and editing yet another
Handbook with a distribution date sometime in 2005.
This Handbook will be made available via Email with a possibility of burning the
info to a CD for distribution.
Special arrangements will be made to provide the information via printed page to
those contributors who are serving sentences behind bars.
The working title of this new Handbook is "Style Masters Symposium Hosted by
Hammer".
Distribution of this Handbook is projected to be MAINLY for those DM Managers
who contribute information/articles to Hammer by June 2004.
Informative and entertaining articles should focus on insights regarding Any or
All 10 Style Masters for both the Basic and ADM arenas as well as Tourney
competition.
Articles focusing on Weapons/Armor are also encouraged for inclusion.
Whether you are a Newbie Manager without a clue or a Jaded Veteran; everyone has
discovered something about this gaming experience that is both Insightful and
Entertaining.
Email Your Articles to HammerDM@fastermail.com or send them via Diplo to either
Flower Hammerz (372) in DM 28 or Casino Hammerz (576) in DM 33.
Length and Content of the Style Masters Symposium Hosted by Hammer will be
Determined by the Quality and Quantity of Contributors Combined with the Literary
Efforts of Hammer who is currently overseas for an indefinite period of time.
Articles Contributed for this Project should be of Sufficient Length and Content
to Warrant being Included to Receive the Finished Document when Hammer has completed
this literary work to His satisfaction.
Managers contributing articles are also requested to include a DM Bio of
Themselves along with any Notable Successes and/or Failures during Their DM Career in
Basic, ADM and/or Tourney Play.
A listing of Active Stables would also be Helpful for Anyone Seeking to Reply to
Contributors via Diplo, Email or Snailmail.
May Your Blades Be Sharp And Your Wits Sharper!
-- Hammer of Flower Hammerz (372) DM 28 and Casino Hammerz (576) DM 33
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
POP was butchered by SERPENT SLAYER in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
IGGY was butchered by STONESHATTER in a 1 minute brutal Dark Arena duel.
JEANINE was handily defeated by WHATCHAMACALLIT in a 1 minute Challenge Title match.
THE PROFESSOR lost to DOOHICKEY in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Challenge brawl.
MARDEN VOSS overpowered MALDI STONEBREAKER in a 2 minute one-sided fight.
KONGA DILLI devastated CAPTIAN LENSAR in a 2 minute gory uneven brawl.
JESSE TAVAN devastated LENDO TEN CHARDIN in a 1 minute mismatched match.
DURVAN was handily defeated by SWEET ANELLA in a 1 minute uneven fight.
MURGON vanquished SWEET ANELLA in a 1 minute uneven duel.
MING THE TERRIBLE viciously subdued HELVAN QUICKHAND in a crowd boring 8 minute fight.
KOREEN was luckily beaten by MALDI STONEBREAKER in a 2 minute veteran's fight.
DILYS TYL KOGAN overpowered DENGAN THE TRADER in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
CHURRO THE SPIKE demolished BERVAN THE TINKER in a 2 minute mismatched competition.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 3 PARRY-RIPOSTE 15 - 5 - 0 75 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 PARRY-STRIKE 10 - 4 - 0 71 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 TOTAL PARRY 10 - 5 - 0 67 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 STRIKING ATTACK 11 - 8 - 1 58 |
|AIMED BLOW 2 WALL OF STEEL 8 - 6 - 0 57 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 6 - 5 - 0 55 |
|TOTAL PARRY 1 LUNGING ATTACK 11 - 10 - 2 52 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 2 - 0 50 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 BASHING ATTACK 11 - 15 - 1 42 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 0 AIMED BLOW 9 - 14 - 1 39 |
Turn 312 was great if you Not so great if you used The fighting styles of the
used the fighting styles: the fighting styles: top eleven warriors are:
PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 1 - 2 2 PARRY-STRIKE
PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 2 2 STRIKING ATTACK
PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 0 LUNGING ATTACK 0 - 1 1 SLASHING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 LUNGING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 1 WALL OF STEEL
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
1 TOTAL PARRY
1 BASHING ATTACK
1 AIMED BLOW
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
PARRY-STRIKE WHATCHAMACALLIT 6507 10 1 0 142 BUENO FER NADA (707)
WALL OF STEEL JESSE TAVAN 6514 14 8 0 91 SAND DANCERS (233)
PARRY-RIPOSTE KONGA DILLI 6519 11 8 0 87 REFUGEES (377)
TOTAL PARRY MING THE TERRIBLE 6482 18 14 0 72 SAND DANCERS (233)
AIMED BLOW KOREEN 6490 16 14 1 64 REFUGEES (377)
PARRY-LUNGE DOOHICKEY 6504 6 4 0 54 BUENO FER NADA (707)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is JEANINE 6467. The most popular warrior this turn
was KOREEN 6490. The ten other most popular fighters were DOOHICKEY 6504, KONGA
DILLI 6519, WHATCHAMACALLIT 6507, JESSE TAVAN 6514, CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554, THE
PROFESSOR 6550, MURGON 6477, DILYS TYL KOGAN 6515, POP 6573, and IGGY 6572.
The least popular fighter this week was MING THE TERRIBLE 6482. The other ten least
popular fighters were DURVAN 6491, JEANINE 6467, IGGY 6572, POP 6573, DILYS TYL KOGAN
6515, MURGON 6477, THE PROFESSOR 6550, CHURRO THE SPIKE 6554, JESSE TAVAN 6514, and
WHATCHAMACALLIT 6507.
The following warriors have traveled to ADVANCED DUELMASTERS after fighting this turn:
MARDEN VOSS (65-6397) SAND DANCERS (233)